Man assaults police at Forestville

A man was taken to hospital after fighting with police at Forestville.

Just before 10.00pm Monday night (14 October), NSW Police responded to reports of a domestic assault at Pira Place, Forestville, a cul-de-sac off Arthur Street.

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended a residence occupied by a man and woman who had allegedly been involved in a domestic dispute.

Police were told the 46-year-old man had been involved in an argument with the woman, who was known to him. Police allege the man was agitated and uncooperative, resisting arrest and physically assaulting officers as they sought to arrest him on domestic violence (DV) charges.

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance crews responding at night

The apprehension of the man lasted for about 15 minutes, during which time it is understood the interaction involved a verbal altercation and pushing and shoving of the two police officers who attended the scene.

As the man was taken into custody, he collapsed and began to froth at the mouth, losing consciousness. A NSW Ambulance was called for the man, and paramedics treated him for possible alcohol or drug intoxication before taking him to Northern Beaches Hospital just before 11.30pm.

After the 46-year-old man regained consciousness at hospital, he was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with:

common assault;
stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic);
destroy or damage property (DV);
hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty;
two counts assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm

The man was refused bail overnight, appearing at Manly Local Court on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, where he was granted conditional bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday, 29 October 2024.

Images: Northern Beaches Advocate (file)

For confidential advice, support, and referrals related to domestic and family violence, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), The NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) or Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491).

Information about the NSW Police Force response to domestic and family violence can be found on the NSW Police website.

Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Anyone with information relating to domestic and family-related violence is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence.